Since Raphael Lea’i joined FK Velež Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina top-tier league, the Solomon Islands star got a lot of recognition worldwide. His development in his first pro-contract is being followed closely by a lot fans not only in his home country. Lea’i took part of his team camp in Antalya, Turkey where heContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i impresses with his hard-working mentality as he adapts to European football”
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Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition
The recent move for Raphael Lea’i is still making the world of football efusive; the 19-year-old striker deal with FK Velež Mostar from Bosnia and Herzegovina got attention not only in Solomon Islands or Oceania region – his achievement got worldwide recognition. The transfer speaks by itself, but the momentum proves the importance of this milestoneContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i gets worldwide recognition”
Solomon Islands’ Ali Mekawir joins Australian outfit
There are great news for the Oceania football fans and in specific the Solomon Islands’ fans: the young rising star Ali Mekawir has recently joined Australian football club Adelaide City, that currently plays at the second-tier league in the country – National Premier League South Australia (NPLSA). The news were confirmed by Solomon Islands FootballContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Ali Mekawir joins Australian outfit”
Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea clashed at the Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha, Qatar, for a place in the final of the World Cup qualifiers. In an eventful match, the Solomons secured the victory and advanced to meet New Zealand or Tahiti in the final. The first opportunity of the game came from Ati Kepo‘sContinue reading “Solomon Islands beat PNG to secure a place in the WCQ final”
Raphael Lea’i scores a hat-trick as Solomon Islands defeat Tahiti in WCQ
Solomon Islands and Tahiti clashed at Al-Arabi Stadium in Doha to decide which side would finish on top of Group A after the withdrawal of Vanuatu and the Cook Islands from the tournament. The team coached by Felipe Vega-Arango had only one change to its starting eleven compared to their previous game against the CookContinue reading “Raphael Lea’i scores a hat-trick as Solomon Islands defeat Tahiti in WCQ”
Melanesian Cup one step closer to be revived in Oceania
🇫🇷 Français Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) president Lambert Maltock confirmed that an agreement between OFC and Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to relaunch the traditional Melanesian Cup. According to Maltock, the tournament name will be changed to “MSG Prime Ministers’ Cup” in order to avoid discrimination of ethnicity and also to allow other OFC members toContinue reading “Melanesian Cup one step closer to be revived in Oceania”
Lea’alafa and Le’ai: present and future of Solomon Islands National Team attack
Football has been played around the world for around a century; the game is changing and evolving from generation to generation, and new characteristics are being introduced by new players, coaches and all those involved in the creation of the sport. It is a must to always prepare the younger generations to perform more andContinue reading “Lea’alafa and Le’ai: present and future of Solomon Islands National Team attack”
Andrew Abba: knee-injury almost finished my career
After having a wonder winter football season last year by winning the Chatham Cup with Napier City Rovers, Solomon Islands international Andrew Abba had a difficult 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season as the Waitakere United’s forward got injured in a match against Hamilton Wanderers in December and missed the rest of the season. He underwentContinue reading “Andrew Abba: knee-injury almost finished my career”
When the right knee prevented Benjamin Totori to make it big in America
Benjamin Totori is one of the most prolific players from Pacific Islands alongside Fijian star Roy Krishna. Both players had the opportunity to play professionally for Wellington Phoenix in A-League, the most important football league in Australia. While Krishna had his first full professional contract with Phoenix, Totori crossed the Pacific Ocean in 2008 toContinue reading “When the right knee prevented Benjamin Totori to make it big in America”
Felipe Vega-Arango in talks to return to Solomon Islands as National Team’s head coach
It has been some months since Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) announced that they are looking for a new head coach to lead Solomon Islands National Football Team in their upcoming challenges. However due to COVID-19 pandemic the new head coach has not been announced yet. It was previously reported by Oceania Football Center thatContinue reading “Felipe Vega-Arango in talks to return to Solomon Islands as National Team’s head coach”
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